by Zenae Zukowski | Nov 10, 2025 | Festivals, News
The massive Hellfest 2026 lineup has been revealed, featuring 183 bands across four days in Clisson, France, from June 18–21, 2026. Headliners include Iron Maiden, Bring Me the Horizon, Limp Bizkit, and The Offspring. For more information, go to this location. Daily...
by Zenae Zukowski | Oct 14, 2025 | Lists, New Music, Releases, Video
New music continues to pile its way through. Since our chunk a few weeks ago with 53 new songs, this week brings a solid batch of 48 new tracks as well as fresh videos from already-existing albums. Metal Insider has collected a bit of everything, including Megadeth,...
by Zenae Zukowski | Jun 26, 2025 | Touring, Video
Bay Area thrash veterans Forbidden have returned with a video for their new single, “Divided by Zero.” The track marks their first new song in over 15 years. Defining a new era for the band, now featuring Norman Skinner on vocals, Dan Mongrain on guitar, and Chris...
by Zenae Zukowski | Mar 12, 2025 | Festivals
Aftershock Festival is set to return to Discovery Park in Sacramento, California, from October 2-5, 2025. Organized by Danny Wimmer Presents, the four-day event will feature 115+ bands across four stages, including headliners: Thursday: Blink-182, Good Charlotte, All...
by Zenae Zukowski | Jul 9, 2024 | News
Bay Area thrashers Forbidden have parted ways with guitarist Steve Smyth. Smyth rejoined the band last year after initially leaving in 2012 when the band went on a long hiatus. The group recruited Voivod’s Daniel Mongrain for their upcoming summer tour. Yesterday...